Chemistry Scoring Guide for the Profile of a Scientist Project Oral Presentation

10 Your presentation indicated that your group prepared well and took pride in your work. Scientific concepts were illustrated and thoroughly explained. ! An introduction, body and conclusion were evident in your presentation. ! Your presentation indicated that members of your group performed the research necessary to accurately present your scientist and to provide relevant details about his/her life and contribution to science. ! The skit was creative, interesting, and held the attention of your audience. ! You did not read your presentation and you used no notes. 8 Your group prepared for the presentation. ! You presented the details of the scientists life with limited knowledge about his/her scientific work. Scientific concepts were illustrated and marginally explained. ! An introduction, body and conclusion were partially evident in your presentation. ! You explained and told the audience a great deal about your subject. ! Your skit was adequate and held the attention of the audience most of the time. ! Your presentation was done using note cards, but it was not read. 6 You did not prepare adequately for the presentation. ! Your explanation of scientific concepts was not logical at times and some facts are inaccurate. ! It was difficult to tell if you have an introduction, body, and conclusion to your presentation. ! You told some facts about the subject. ! Your skit was inadequate and did not hold the interest of the audience. ! You read your presentation and at times appeared unprepared.

Visuals
10 Your visuals showed that you have taken pride in your project and have made an extra effort to produce a quality product. Graphs/charts were large enough for the audience to see. ! Your visuals enhanced the viewers understanding of scientific concepts. ! Explanation of scientific concepts and organization of your visuals were complete and accurate. 8 Your visuals indicated that you considered the assignment seriously and tried to produce a good product. Graphs/charts were carefully done but small. ! Your visuals were difficult for the audience to see. They marginally aided the viewer's understanding of the concept. ! Explanation of scientific concepts and organization of your graph/charts were partially incomplete and/or inaccurate. 6 In making your visuals you did not consider their relevance and/or they were sloppy. You did not make graphs or charts designed to complement your presentation. ! You visuals did not enhance the viewers understanding of the concept. ! Explanation of scientific concepts and organization of your graph/charts were incomplete and/or inaccurate.

Costumes, Mannerisms, and Props

10 Your group dressed according to the characters they portrayed. Attention to detail was evident. ! Each member of your group had props to enhance his/her performance. ! Your mannerisms were consistent with the characters you played and using them helped to define the character you played. 8 Part of your group dressed according to the character they portrayed. ! Part of your group used props to enhance their performance. ! The group's mannerisms are not always consistent with the character they play. 6 Very few or none of your group dressed according to the character they portrayed. ! Very few or none of your group used props to enhance their performance. ! Mannerisms were not in character and at times they distracted from the presentation.

Collaboration
10 You attended every day of class during the project and worked with your group to design the presentation. ! You took the assignment seriously and actively participated in producing the skit. ! You accepted responsibility and contributed your ideas to help the group organize your presentation, create visuals, and finish your assignment within the allotted time. 8 You attended every day of the preparation and the day of your presentation minimally working your group. ! You took the simulation somewhat seriously and did not put forth your full effort to help the group. ! At times you contributed your ideas to help organize the presentation, but at other times you did not. 6 You missed at least one day of the preparation for the project. ! You rarely took the project seriously and frequently did not work with your group. ! You consistently kept the group off task and consequently contributed little to the project.
Designed by Barbara Sitzman, Chatsworth High School CA Spring 2003